UBTech · China
UBTech U1 humanoid robot
The UBTech U1 is pre-order at $17.6k, ship window September.
World's first full-sized, ultra-realistic humanoid designed for mass production
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Overview
A full-sized, ultra-realistic bionic humanoid companion robot with metallic frames covered in lifelike skin, designed to combat loneliness through AI conversation and emotional companionship.
Capabilities
Strengths
- Hyper-real lifelike skin and appearance
- Customisable appearance to resemble specific individuals
- AI conversational ability tailored to user emotional state
Trade-offs
- Does not do housework or cooking
- Basic version movement limited to head, eyes, and mouth
- Battery life limited to up to four hours
- High price for Ultra version
Best for
Companionship for single people and adults aged over 60
Record & sources
Every entry below links to the page we took it from, so you can check the claim yourself. Newest first.
All 25 news stories about the U1 →16 Sept 2026 · Update
UBTECH Begins Deliveries of U1 Consumer Humanoid Robot
UBTECH has commenced deliveries of its U1 companion humanoid robot but lowered 2026 delivery projections from 10,000 to between 1,500 and 2,000 units.
UBTech →13 Sept 2026 · Update
Price stated as $17,600
119,800 yuan (US$17,600) for the basic version; 990,000 yuan for the Ultra version
UBTech →13 Sept 2026 · Update
Specifications taken from UBTech's own site
UBTech →13 Sept 2026 · Listed
U1
A full-sized, ultra-realistic bionic humanoid companion robot with metallic frames covered in lifelike skin, designed to combat loneliness through AI conversation and emotional companionship.
UBTech →13 Sept 2026 · Listed
listed
source pending05 Sept 2026 · Update
Ubtech Logs Over 13,000 Pre-Orders for U1 Series
Ubtech reported 13,361 pre-orders for its U1 humanoid series with initial deliveries scheduled to begin in mid-September 2026.
UBTech →26 Aug 2026 · Update
UBTECH's U1 Humanoid Robot Garners 13,000 Pre-Orders and Begins Airbus Trials
UBTECH's UWORLD-branded U1 humanoid robot has accumulated over 13,000 pre-orders and entered early concept testing at Airbus for aerospace manufacturing applications.
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Price history
- 13 Sept 2026Price stated as $17,600
- 13 Sept 2026listed
- 05 Sept 2026Ubtech Logs Over 13,000 Pre-Orders for U1 Series
- 26 Aug 2026UBTECH's U1 Humanoid Robot Garners 13,000 Pre-Orders and Begins Airbus Trials
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UBTech U1 — questions people ask
How much does the UBTech U1 cost?
The UBTech U1 has a published price of $17.6k (119,800 yuan (US$17,600) for the basic version; 990,000 yuan for the Ultra version). Prices on this page come from the maker or dated press coverage and are rechecked whenever the record changes.
Can you buy the UBTech U1?
Yes — the UBTech U1 is pre-order, with a stated ship window of September. Order routes are linked from this page and from our humanoid robots for sale list.
What is the UBTech U1 used for?
Companionship for single people and adults aged over 60
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